SEVIYAN - SWEET ASIAN VERMICELLI (TOASTED)
There are many, many versions of Seviyan (& spelling), you will find it differs from house to house & of course there are regional variations. Seviyan is the name of the toasted vermicelli used to make sweets aswell as savoury dishes in countries such as Pakistan & India. It is eaten throughout the year but comes into it's own during Ramadan. This is great fro Suhor (the morning meal before dawn) or as a desset after Iftar (the evening meal). I also like to make this a little drier & reduce the sugar somewhat. Recently I discovered that it's fun to swap the almonds & pistachios for a handful of prepared 'tropical fruit & nut mix' like you find in the health food shops & supermarkets). Seviyan is easy to find in most Asian supermarkets as well as the international isle in your regular supermarket - where it'll be sold as Pakistani Vermicelli. I most recently bought mine from Tesco in the UK - 2 packs for 50p
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place oil in a medium sauce pan, break the vermicelli into inch-long pieces (I find it easy to lay on a chopping board & slice with a large chefs knife) and add to the pan.
- Cook the vermicelli over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the vermicelli has browned to a walnut colour - about 5 minutes, add the milk and almonds.
- Gently bash the cardamom pods with a rolling pin or bottom of a heavy pan to release the seeds. Add the seeds to the cooking pan & add the sugar.
- Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes over medium heat. The vermicelli will begin to soak up the milk. Check every 5 minutes to see how much milk has been absorbed & be careful to stir occasionally.
- When the milk is almost completely absorbed, turn the heat as low as will go & cook with the lid off for around 10 minutes or until the noodles are separated.
- Serve warm in small bowls topped with the pistachios. To make this a creamy dessert, you can also spoon over a little single cream or evaporated milk!
- (If using the mixed fruit & nut add half of it at the time when the almonds are added & the remainder to decorate like the pistachios).
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Elephant Saud
saud-elephant74@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Prince Mashita
mashita.p@yahoo.comThis dish was a lot of work and the end result wasn't worth it. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ali Jaa
j-a19@hotmail.comThe vermicelli was a bit overcooked and the sauce was a bit bland. I would recommend following the recipe more carefully next time.
Lunar Chan
lunarc43@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce.
Mohcine Amradouch
mohcineamradouch71@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of vermicelli, but I loved this dish. The toasted vermicelli was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
mdrasel 30
3m@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
ARIF MAHSUD
arif-mahsud2@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet and sour sauce is perfect with the crispy vermicelli.
Luis Fernando
f.l63@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vermicelli cooks in just a few minutes and the sauce is so flavorful.
Sadia Jutt
sadiaj@aol.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The vermicelli is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious.
Muhammad jankhan81
m20@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. The toasted vermicelli adds a great crunch and the sauce is perfectly balanced.
Bwambya Chongo
bwambya@hotmail.comI love this dish! The vermicelli is so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I always make a double batch because it disappears so quickly.
Dangerous butt Dangerous butt
d.butt83@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The vermicelli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Judy Bunn
judy_b7@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of vermicelli, but this dish changed my mind. The toasted vermicelli was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!
I T
t-i@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors. The vermicelli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
hassan nino
nino_h@hotmail.comAbsolutely delicious! The toasted vermicelli added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish. I also loved the addition of the vegetables and shrimp. This is definitely a keeper!